AUDITING AND HEALTH CLASSIFICATION D
HIM4HCD
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will focus on further developing your competence and confidence in the use of the current Australian-Modified version of the World Health Organizations International Classification of Diseases, the Australian Classification of Health Interventions, and the Australian Coding Standards. You will develop advanced skills in practicing clinical coding in a timely manner within in a specialist case mix environment. You will have some exposure to coding conventions and funding guidelines relevant to their geographic (state, territory, country) location. You will achieve competencies in using legacy and alternate classifications including SNOMED CT, and in clinical coding auditing for internal data quality control and coding practice management.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBarbara Gleeson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
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PrerequisitesHIM3CHC
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Readings
Medical dictionary of students own choice
Resource TypeRecommended
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The International Statistical Classification of Diseases, Index and Tabular; Australian Classification of Interventions, Index and Tabular; Australian Coding Standards
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AuthorAustralian Consortium for Classification Development
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PublisherIndependent Hospital Pricing Authority
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Australian Dictionary of Clinical Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols
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AuthorJoanne Williams
Year2017
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PublisherHealth Information Management Association Australia
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Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days required20 hours
Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - regional
Domestic - metro
International - regional
International - metro
WBL addtional requirementsWWC, Fit 2 Work Check Hurdle attendance at 5 clinical coding practicums across metro and regional hospitals
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBarbara Gleeson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual assessment (750-words equivalent) To meet professional competency requirements medical record coding must be completed at ALL assigned practicums | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Auditing assessment (1000-words equivalent) To meet professional competency requirements medical record coding must be completed at ALL assigned practicums | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Mid-semester Examination - one hour (1,000-words equivalent) To meet professional competency requirements medical record coding must be completed at ALL assigned practicums | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Final Examination - two-hours (2,000-words equivalent) A pass mark of 75% is required to meet accreditation and industry standards however marks are re-calibrated to meet La Trobe University standard transcript purposes to equate to LTU assessment policy. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Sydney, 2021, Study period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBarbara Gleeson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual assessment (750-words equivalent) To meet professional competency requirements medical record coding must be completed at ALL assigned practicums | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Auditing assessment (1000-words equivalent) To meet professional competency requirements medical record coding must be completed at ALL assigned practicums | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Mid-semester Examination - one hour (1,000-words equivalent) To meet professional competency requirements medical record coding must be completed at ALL assigned practicums | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Final Examination - two-hours (2,000-words equivalent) A pass mark of 75% is required to meet accreditation and industry standards however marks are re-calibrated to meet La Trobe University standard transcript purposes to equate to LTU assessment policy. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |